New ATI lights

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by lillys Grandad, Dec 15, 2011.

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  1. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Just changed out my T5 bulbs for the year.
    Due to the excellent reviews of the ATI bulbs, I have decided to go with them ...and maybe next year the LED will be more cost friendly. : )
    But here is a few pictures.
    The hood is a DIY that I put together a couple years ago...6 bulbs, plus the lunar LED's..individual reflectors, fan..etc.
    I am putting in an older photo that shows the HUGE difference when using these bulbs.

    Hood setting on end with lunar on...I did this early in the morning before the lights came on.
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    Cleaned all the reflectors...dont have a splash guard, so this is a couple times a years.
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    ATI lights..2X Aquablue Special, 2X Purple plus, 2X Blue plus. (BRS)
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    With all lights on
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    With all lights on
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    old picture with different brand lights (power GLO)
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    So I guess if anyone is thinking of upgrading their T5 bulbs....This is a rave review ! I love them...and I am told they even last a bit longer...so all is good.
    Hope you enjoyed the pix ! Have a great day everyone. ;D
    Now to update my signature...:p
     
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  2. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    Wow big difference. Looks great
     
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  3. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Looks awesome! Congrats on the changes.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats, looks great, ideally you want the fan blowing perpendicular to the bulbs along the label end.
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Sweet looking colors!! I love the ATI bulbs also.
     
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    Tank is looking real nice, Tim!
     
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  7. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Thanx bro ! 8)
     
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  8. LoJack

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    Wow what a difference. Nice pics
     
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